A Prison Sentence Isn’t Enough to End Springfield’s Culture of Corruption
On October 13, former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, now also known as Inmate #90368-509, reported to federal prison to begin a 7.5-year sentence after being convicted on 10 counts of public corruption. His incarceration marks a long-overdue moment of justice. However, an initial punishment against the disgraced former Speaker could have and […]
Charlie Kirk Deserved Better from Democrats in Congress
On September 10, after news broke that Charlie Kirk had been shot but before his passing was confirmed, the U.S. House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence. It should have been a collective moment of concern; a time for lawmakers, regardless of party, to acknowledge the suffering of a fellow American and his […]
Pritzker Fans the Flames, Then Pretends to Preach Civility
America is facing a crisis of humanity. Political disagreement has morphed into a justification for violence. Even worse, the brutal murder of a 31-year-old husband and father of two young children is being celebrated by extremists on the far left. It is sickening. The violent shooting death of Illinois-born Charlie Kirk exposed a darkness that […]
Why Won’t Governor Pritzker Make Illinois Safe Again?
The City of Chicago continues to hold the grim title of “Murder Capital of the United States.” According to 2024 data from the nation’s 75 largest cities, Chicago ranks number one in total homicides, with 573 murders. Shockingly, this marks the 13th consecutive year that Chicago has led the country in killings. Just over Labor […]
Is Pritzker the Pot or the Kettle in Texas Redistricting Game?
Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to political theater. Still, his latest performance, welcoming Texas Democrats to Illinois as heroes for fleeing a redistricting vote, should earn him an award for brazen hypocrisy. A group of Texas House Democrats arrived in Illinois last week to avoid a quorum at the Texas State Capitol, blocking a […]
Illinois’ New Delivery Tax Proposal is a Chicago Bailout in Disguise
When Democrat politicians in Springfield talk about “reform,” taxpayers should brace for impact, because, more often than not, “reform” means more tax hikes. Their latest scheme? A $1.50 Delivery Tax, or what many have called the “Amazon Tax,” on nearly every package or food order delivered to your door. Legislative Democrats are calling it a […]
Tax Credit Scholarship Program Gets a Second Chance; Will Pritzker Say Yes?
Not too long ago, Illinois had an incredibly successful tax credit school scholarship program that empowered low-and middle-income families to choose the best education for their children. “Invest in Kids” allowed donors to receive state tax credits for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) that provided scholarships to help students attend private schools. It was […]
Celebrating Agriculture and Farmers During County Fair Season
It’s county fair season in Illinois! These fairs allow our state’s most significant industry to take center stage. From livestock shows and 4-H competitions to tractor pulls and homemade pies, county fairs are more than just fun community events. They’re a celebration of Illinois agriculture and the hardworking families who make it all possible. Farming […]
Another Year, Another Backwards Budget for Illinois
The spring 2025 legislative session adjourned in the overnight hours of May 31–June 1, and as has become commonplace in JB Pritzker’s Illinois, the budget for the next fiscal year was rammed through at the eleventh hour. Majority party Democrats forced the budget through by circumventing established procedures, some of which are enshrined in the […]
It’s Everyone’s Least Favorite Time of Year: Property Tax Bill Season
If you haven’t received it yet, you will soon be receiving what is probably your most dreaded piece of mail of the year— your property tax bill. Each year, homeowners across the state open their property tax bills with a familiar sense of dread. The numbers keep climbing, regardless of whether home values dip or […]